p. 15 | Iowa by Alice I. Teeple

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Apr 26, 1906

Iowa

By Alice I. Teeple

WAUKON.—Many now prominent workers, and scattered even to the dark corners of the earth, can look back to some precious season or blessed experience which came to them in the Waukon church.

The spirit of missionary work is still burning, as may be learned by a glance at the weekly reports. Not only are truth-laden papers and tracts placed in the hands of the people, but missionary visits, gifts of clothing, bedding, and food, and the weekly offering to foreign fields bear witness of the interest felt in the salvation of fellow men.

Five hundred sets of the special Signs were ordered, also one hundred and ten of the foreign papers, and some tracts and Signs leaflets. One brother took one hundred and five sets, several had fifty, others less. This brother sold all of his, and about forty sets more; and the spirit in which he worked can be seen by his words: “After seeking God earnestly several times, I started out, but I did not sell the papers myself at all; I carried them, and the Lord did the work. Those to whom I thought I could sell refused, and others whom I had no hopes of interesting seemed glad for them. I knew the brethren and sisters were praying for me, and it strengthened me.” Comparatively few sets are not yet out spreading the gospel message.

Meetings were held regularly all winter, although it was impossible for many to come, especially those living in the country. The Lord manifested his approval by blessing each heart as his Word was studied.

Additional blessings were experienced the first of this quarter as Elder E. G. Olsen, held four meetings, each time having very attentive audiences, a goodly part of whom were those not of like precious faith. He also led in the celebration of the ordinances of humility and the Lord’s supper. Some of the members came from quite a distance to

mingle their voices in praise to God; four reported by letter, telling of strong faith, hope, and courage.

During the past few months one strong young man has entered the canvassing work, one sister has been away teaching a family church-school, and two have been claimed by death, causing the promised resurrection to be even more precious than before to the bereaved ones. One member was added by letter, another, formerly a Baptist, on profession of faith.

ALICE I. TEEPLE, Missionary Secretary.